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Nagasaki Motoyo nodded.

"I understand."

Seeing the other person's reaction, she understood that the other person and Toyokawa Shoko were probably just friends.

For some reason, she didn't feel that happy.

Suppressing her thoughts, she continued.

"Then let's not talk about anything else during this meal today. It's just a meal I'm treating you to."

"Let's not talk about anyone else, just between you and me, is that okay?"

Shirakawa Sawa said no problem.

A smile appeared on Nagasaki Motoyo's face, and then she got up to prepare the ingredients...

Volume 1: Chapter 90 Nagasaki Motoyo's sense of oppression!

For Shirakawa Ze, the meal was uneventful.

It was even a little too calm.

He felt that Nagasaki Motoyo was much more reserved when she ate with him this time.

The tone of his voice also softened.

Her every move exudes a charm beyond her years.

Shirakawa didn't ask any further questions about the other party's unusual behavior.

He thought that seeing Toyokawa Shoko might have sparked her desire for a restoration or something similar.

After the meal, Shirakawa helped tidy up the restaurant.

After coming out, I saw Nagasaki Motoyo placing a plate of sliced ​​watermelon on the living room table.

"It's rare for Ze Jun to come all this way, so we don't have any particularly good hospitality..."

"Would you like to watch TV for a while? I'll go cut some other fruit."

Shirakawa Ze sensed that the other person was acting extremely strangely today. He walked to the table, sat down, picked up a slice of watermelon, took a bite, and then looked up at the other person.

"Su Shi, is there something you want to tell me?"

Nagasaki Motoyo didn't really have any other thoughts on her mind; she was just thinking about how to spend more time with the other person.

The fact that the other person has been going to RiNG for tea much less frequently lately shows that they have less and less free time.

This makes it more difficult to bump into someone at a RiNG manufacturing point.

Furthermore, Shiina Tatsuki has been studying composition recently and has stopped participating in band activities altogether.

There's not much of a good reason for her to organize band activities.

In that case, it would be impossible to summon Shirakawa Sawa using either Kaname or Takamatsu Akari.

They had finally waited until today for the school festival to begin, but the other party refused to play with them.

This made her feel a little uncomfortable.

I feel like I haven't seen him/her enough lately.

And sometimes, even if you do meet, you can't say a word or anything.

Calling the other side over today is essentially a case of forcing a fight when there's no advantage.

The reason given for inviting people to dinner was one I'd already used before. There was nothing to talk about during the meal, and the atmosphere became awkward afterward. I could only force them to stay and then slowly come up with another reason.

She sighed inwardly, thinking that longing was truly a kind of illness.

She felt very strange right now, wanting to do something but not wanting to.

I feel like I'm going to break down from all this constant tugging.

Although she was a little confused, she naturally wouldn't just sit and wait for her fate.

Even when facing someone you like, you won't put yourself in a completely passive position.

Her mind raced, and soon she had an idea.

The saying goes, "Use their own spear to attack their own shield." Since I don't have any solutions myself, let's see what your ideas are.

She didn't answer Shirakawa's question, but instead picked up the remote, turned on the TV, and then naturally sat down next to him.

Since they were going to watch TV, the two naturally sat on the same side of the sofa.

Therefore, her action did not attract much attention from the other party.

After sitting down, Nagasaki Motoyo handed the remote control to Shirakawa Sawa.

"Zejun can choose whichever program he wants to watch."

Shirakawa glanced at the TV screen, which was showing a live concert by a band.

After confirming that it wasn't an adult program, he turned his gaze to the girl beside him and noticed that there seemed to be some sorrow hidden in her eyes.

Before he could even ask a question, the other person spoke first.

"Ze-jun, there's actually a question I'd like to ask you."

How can two people be together?

Shirakawa Sawa paused for a moment, then asked,

"When Su Shi said 'to be together,' did she mean the kind of relationship between men and women?"

Nagasaki Motoyo nodded without saying anything.

Seeing the other party's response, Shirakawa adjusted his posture to make himself look more serious.

After all, one can't be too casual when faced with this kind of problem.

He didn't expect the other party to ask such a question.

However, this also dispelled his doubts about why the other person seemed a bit off today.

It's obvious that the other person has someone they like.

The real reason I was called here today is probably for this matter.

This naturally aroused his curiosity; he wondered which of his brothers had caught the other's eye—they were in luck!

Putting aside his slightly gloating mood, Shirakawa Sawa thought for a moment, then spoke.

"In my opinion, if two people can be together, it should be because they are willing and like each other."

"After all, feelings are something that can't be forced."

In fact, these two sentences also contain another layer of meaning that he wanted to express, not only for love, but also for other aspects.

Don't push yourself too hard, and don't get too attached to things.

Upon hearing these words, Nagasaki Motoyo remained silent, head bowed.

After a while, she slowly spoke.

"So... how can I make the other person like me?"

These words made Shirakawa Ze's heart sink slightly, and a little sweat appeared on his forehead. He thought to himself, "So he's fallen for someone who doesn't like me back?"

This looks like something's going to go wrong.

Even though she knows the other person is kind-hearted, it doesn't mean she won't use some underhanded tactics.

After a moment's thought, Shirakawa Sawa spoke slowly, his tone becoming cautious.

"I think... the most important thing in relationships is to have more contact and get to know each other better. After all, nothing can be accomplished overnight..."

"When the time comes, we'll naturally be together..."

Under normal circumstances, he certainly wouldn't just say such polite things.

However, at this moment he was facing Nagasaki Motoyo, who was in a state of "wanting but not getting", so saying something that wouldn't go wrong was actually the best choice.

Nagasaki Motoyo then asked,

"Then Ze-kun... what do you mean by... the time has come?"

For the first time, Shirakawa felt an inexplicable sense of pressure. He thought for a moment, then spoke.

"It's probably when...the two of them feel that the other is very important to them..."

Nagasaki Motoyo raised her head, her gaze lingering on the other person's face for a few seconds before she looked away and nodded slightly.

“I understand, Ze Jun.”

"Thank you……"

Shirakawa quickly said it was alright, and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the other party didn't press the matter further.

Seeing that the other party had nothing more to say, Shirakawa Sawa got up to say goodbye and went back.

The current atmosphere is indeed quite stressful.

If there's nothing else to do, he doesn't want to stay any longer.

After seeing him into the elevator, Nagasaki Motoyo turned around and went back home, then closed the door.

She let out a soft breath, walked to the window, and her eyes reflected the myriad lights of the night sky.

"When you want the other person to feel important...?"

Volume 1: Chapter 91 Tonight, Let Me Be a Little Reckless

Looking at the myriad lights outside the window, Nagasaki Motoyo's thoughts were a jumbled mess.

She kept replaying what Shirakawa had said, while pondering how to define her own feelings.

Since the other party has already clearly started dating Takamatsu, if I insist on developing feelings for her, it would be tantamount to trying to break them up, which would make me a third party.

If you remain inactive and wait for an opportunity to act, then you are a backup plan.